buying ballet boots -- knee/thigh/leather/patent?

onyourtoes · 14th January 2006, 17:06

I'm ready to buy a pair of Pleaser-Devious ballet heel boots. I'm not sure if I want knee or thigh high, though.

It seems that the feel of the boot hugging my entire leg would be wonderful, but what about convenience? Would the stiffness in the knees be too much? Also, I'd have to take off my pants to put them on or take them off. Then again, if I get the knee highs, will I wish I had gone higher?

After all, I don't think I should consider practicality in a pair of boots with 8 inch heels!

Now, black genuine leather, or synthetic patent?

Patent is usually stiffer than leather so I may be able to get more support. I know it's important to lace tightly around the foot so the weight is better distributed away from my poor toes.

However, patent is always hot or cold, squeaks and creaks, and is very conspicuous (as if I'd be inconspicuous lurching along in leather boots). I had a pair of pleaser knee patent boots (5 inch) and rubbed Vaselene on the tongue and that stopped most of the noise.

Leather is quiet, more comfortable, and well, what boots are supposed to be made of. But it's more expensive, too, and it's hard to self-justify spending $130-$220 on a pair of boots that are really just for show. Also is the leather at this price level going to be to thin to give any real support?

Well, there you have it folks. The poll is open 'til January 22. Votes and comments will be tallied and I'll order the boots.

Shafted · 14th January 2006, 22:33

Leather Thigh, definitely! If your going for ballets, might as well not hold back.

BlondeBimbo · 15th January 2006, 00:09

I would go for the Leather - knee high

:lol:

Well actually - I did!

I allways find knee high very comfy - I have a pair of rubber thigh high boots (not Ballet) and all too soon they become uncomfortable behind the knee, as did a previous pair of tight - lace-up leather boots.

The only comfortable thigh-highs I have had are the zip-up type - the type one tends to wear over jeans (well in the late 80's anyhow!)

BB

JimC · 15th January 2006, 00:28

I have the patent knee highs, but thats only due to the fact those were the only ones availiable at the time. I may have to try out the thigh highs though :)
Might be after the 22'nd as I am going to NYC to visit a few friends, and may need the money up there.
I have the zip up stretch patent thigh boots from Devious, they are fun also, and very flexible.
You should be Very happy with either choise :)

Have fun
Jim

chris100575 · 15th January 2006, 18:55

I voted for the leather knee boots. I think knee high leather boots are incredibly sexy, leather is nicer to wear than PVC and if you want the boots to be a tight fit on your leg knee high is more comfortable.

Chris

Dawn HH · 19th January 2006, 09:59

I think that you should get the thigh high boots with a full length zipper---and in leather too.
Cheers---

Dawn HH

onyourtoes · 24th January 2006, 02:06

Thanks for you votes! It looks like a tie for leather with one extra vote on the thigh high side from the patent crowd. Pics will be posted here when I get the boots (but I'm not ordering for a bit yet)

onyourtoes · 4th March 2006, 00:07

I studied the poll results, read all the comments, looked at my mad money balance, and put it off for a month.

I finally ordered the knee high boots in black leather from www.ineedshoes.com, I don't remember where I heard of them (probably here), but they had about the best prices I've seen. (and it turns out good service, too)

Once I ordered them, they told me they were out of stock in size 11 and they sent the order to the manufacturer for shipment when they arrived. Well, they arrived today, well ahead of schedule, and THEY ARE REALLY NICE!

They fit like a glove, the leather is strong (I was afraid of something stretchy), and well, I'm glad I got them.

There are extra people in the house for a couple days, but as soon as things get back to normal (and I can walk well enough to trip the camera self-timer then get in the picture), I'll post some pictures here.

Thanks for all your input. I think I made the right choice.

JimC · 4th March 2006, 01:47

Very good to hear that your first boots arived and fit :D

I've had a few friends that even if something kinky showed up at the house they had no problems with me trying it out while they were there.

One friend, who was working for my family company at the time knew about me having ballet heels.. and didnt give a shit that I wanted to test the fit of a hooded gasmask I ordered from the uk.. but thats another story :)

Make sure to let us know how the boots work out when you get to have some quality time with them.
Jim

Dawn HH · 4th March 2006, 02:57

Onyourtoes:-)

Sounds like you made the right choice. Will be looking for the pics when you are ready.
Cheers---

Dawn HH